Teacher Leader Academy

October 9, 2014
January 27, 2015


Course Description
This course is designed to train building level leaders to facilitate the implementation of a common instructional model based on the Marzano Instructional Model.
This course will be offered through a blended format, with both face to face and online instruction. All materials will be available on via a Google + Community

Required Text/Materials
Marzano, R.J. (2012) Becoming a reflective teacher. Bloomington, IN. Marzano Research Laboratory

Course Objective
Participants will gain the capacity to serve as a building resource during the implementation of a common instructional model.
Participants will gain expertise in the following:

  • Research and theory
  • The model of instruction: Lesson Segments
  • Setting growth goals
  • Engaging in focused practice
  • Receiving focused feedback
  • Observing and discussing teaching
  • Serving as a mentor teacher

Requirements
The course will require participants to experience the components of implementation and develop expertise in how to serve as a building leader through the process. Online Participants will develop competency through the completion of the following activities:
  • Attending all face to face sessions
  • Participating in Google + Hangouts for video discussions
  • Posting reflection and products in the Google + Community
  • Reflection on the research
  • Reflection on the instructional model
  • Conducting a self assessment
  • Setting individual growth goals
  • Engaging in focused practice and charting progress
  • Video taping a lesson and reflection on the lesson
  • Providing feedback
  • Leading instructional rounds
  • Developing a mentor plan for new teachers


Course Topics/Assignments Timeline
Course assignments and activities will focus on the processes used by buildings to implement a common instructional model. Participants will be required to complete each component and reflect through participation in regular Google + Hangouts and by posting in the Google + Community
The topics and timeline are as follows:

Assignment

Due Date